gerðu svo vel

Icelandic

Etymology

From gerðu (do!) the imperative of gera (to do) and svo (so) and vel (well).

Phrase

gerðu svo vel

  1. a polite expression when offering something, my pleasure, there you go
    Nennirðu að rétta mér saltið? - Já, gerðu svo vel.
    Could you pass me the salt? - Sure, there you go.
  2. please
    Gerðu svo vel að hætta þessu.
    Please stop that.
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